Matt Grime vs Canvas

Matt Grime

Brand
AMMO by Mig
Range
Shaders
Code
A.MIG-0737
Type
an ink, glaze or transparent paint
Swatch
#a89174 (estimate)

Canvas

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Historical
Code
WP4033P
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#ab9d80 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.5, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Canvas is a little lighter, cooler than Matt Grime. They are different kinds of paint: AMMO by Mig Matt Grime is an ink, glaze or transparent paint and Army Painter Canvas is an opaque base/layer paint, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Canvas instead of Matt Grime?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Canvas is a little lighter, cooler than Matt Grime. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Matt Grime instead of Canvas?

The same difference applies the other way round: Matt Grime is a little darker, warmer.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.

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